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To Ask You Your Ways of Coping with Stress

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AnaViaSalamanca · 17/01/2018 09:45

So it's official - I am very stressed and it is affecting my health (not going into details, but the doctors have told me to seriously reduce the stress). Job is kind of stressful, but I cannot quit it or change it. I have done a bit of counselling and CBT, but to no avail. They keep saying reduce your stress, but nobody tells me how.

How does everyone do it?

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HebeMumsnet · 17/01/2018 10:05

Swimming? Not only good exercise, which should reduce stress levels, but also quite relaxing in itself. You can't really worry about other stuff so much when you're swimming. And maybe try listening to a meditation or relaxation track before you go to sleep.

Also, you say you can't change your job but could your doctor sign you off work for a short while? Just so you can 'regroup' a bit and rest and maybe implement some changes at home that will help you keep stress levels down when you return?

Hope you find something that suits you, OP. It does feel laughable when people tell you to 'just not be stressed'. I'd try and make small changes using some of the ideas here and see if they add up to a bigger change.

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